Module 7 Management In Module 7 students will learn how to manage the server by implementing a patch management, optimizing server performance, and configuring event logs. They will also learn about using Server Manager to manage server configurations, enforcing auditing, delegating administrative authority, and troubleshooting GPOs. Section 7.1: WSUS In this section students will learn about using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to allow a server on the intranet as a centralized point for updating software. Concepts covered include: Advantages of using WSUS Components that WSUS uses: o Microsoft Update o Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server o Automatic Updates WSUS servers can be deployed as follows: o Single WSUS server o Multiple independent servers o Multiple synchronized servers o Disconnected WSUS server Implementing a WSUS solution Microsoft Update and WSUS support updating many Microsoft products Targeting Install the WSUS role and configure a WSUS server to download updates from Microsoft Update. Synchronize and approve updates. Configure a child server as a replica of an upstream server. Create computer groups for targeting, and manually modify group membership. Configure targeting options on the WSUS server. Control client update behavior through Group Policy. 301. Implement patch management strategy. 7.1.1 Patch Management 5:03 7.1.2 WSUS 12:07
7.1.4 Installing WSUS 7:47 7.1.5 WSUS Management 6:11 7.1.6 Configuring the WSUS Server 6:12 7.1.9 Configuring WSUS Clients 8:28 Total 45:48 Lab/Activity Configure Server-side Targeting Configure a Downstream Server Configure Client-side Targeting Number of Exam Questions: 6 questions Total : About 75 minutes Section 7.2: Server Performance This section discusses server performance. Details include: Windows Reliability and Performance Monitor combines the functionality of the following components: o Resource Monitor o Reliability Monitor o Performance Monitor o Data Collector Sets Baseline The role of Windows System Resource Manager (WSRM) Features to configure resource allocation: o Process matching criteria o Resource allocation policies o Exclusion list o Scheduling o Conditional policy application WSRM built-in policies: o Equal_Per_Process o Equal_Per_User o Equal_Per_Session o Equal_Per_IISAppPool o Weighted Remote Sessions Facts about using WSRM
View system real-time statistical displays. Add specific object counters to Performance Monitor for local or remote machines. Use the System Stability Chart to see historical system information. Add the Windows System Resource Manager feature. Configure resource allocation policies in WSRM. 302. Monitor servers for performance evaluation and optimization. 7.2.1 Server Performance 7:41 7.2.2 Using Reliability and Performance Monitor 8:16 7.2.4 Using Windows System Resource Manager 3:24 Total 19:21 Number of Exam Questions: 7 questions Total : About 35 minutes Section 7.3: Event Logs This section provides details of features available with event logs: Log Size Save Events File Events Custom Views Event Subscriptions Attach a Task Event Log Online Help Create a custom view. Configure event log properties. Configure event subscriptions and view forwarded events. Attach a task to an event or log. 302. Monitor servers for performance evaluation and optimization.
CIST2414 Microsoft Server Administrator 7.3.1 Events 10:17 7.3.2 Using Events Logs and Subscriptions 6:37 Total 16:54 Number of Exam Questions: 3 questions Total : About 25 minutes Section 7.4: Server Management This section explores server management. Students will become familiar with: Remote management tools o Server Manager o Scripting Tools o Remote Desktop o Remote Desktop Services Gateway (RD Gateway) o Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) o MMC snap-ins o Windows Remote Shell Use Server Manager to view and manage roles, role services, and features. Use Server Manager to view and manage the server configuration. Use ServermanagerCMD or Ocsetup to add server roles. 201. Plan server management strategies. 7.4.1 Server Management 9:12 7.4.2 Using Server Manager 5:10
Total 14:22 Number of Exam Questions: 8 questions Total : About 25 minutes Section 7.5: Auditing This section discusses the following details about auditing: Audit policies configurable through Group Policy: o Account logon o Account management o Directory service access o Logon o Object access o Policy change o Privilege use o Process tracking o System Configuring auditing Event IDs recorded when a change is made to an Active Directory object o 5136 - Modify o 5137 - Create o 5138 - Undelete o 5139 Move Steps to design an audit policy Guidelines for designing auditing Advanced audit policy configuration Categories of the 53 new auditing settings: o Account Logon o Account Management o Detailed Tracking o DS Access o Logon/Logoff o Object Access o Policy Change o Privilege Use o System o Global Object Access Auditing Use Group Policy to enforce auditing.
303. Monitor and maintain security and policies. CIST2414 Microsoft Server Administrator 7.5.1 Auditing 6:12 7.5.2 Configuring Active Directory Auditing 3:14 Total 9:36 Lab/Activity Configure Auditing Number of Exam Questions: 5 questions Total : About 30 minutes Section 7.6: Administrative Delegation This section provides the following information about delegating administrative authority: The process of delegating administrative authority Management roles: o Active Directory object or property manager o DNS administrator o DHCP administrator o WSUS administrator o Certificate Services administrator o GPO administrator o DFS administrator o IIS administrator The role of built-in groups Built-in groups: o Account Operators o Administrators o Backup Operators o Event Log Readers o Network Configuration Operators o Performance Log Users o Performance Monitor Users o Print Operators o Server Operators o Users
Use the Delegation of Control wizard to delegate administrative tasks for Active Directory objects. Edit the ACL of an Active Directory object to modify or remove delegated permissions. 202. Plan for delegated administration. 7.6.1 Administrative Delegation 6:48 7.6.2 Delegating Control 7:50 Total 14:38 Number of Exam Questions: 8 questions Total : About 30 minutes Section 7.7: GPO Troubleshooting This section explores troubleshooting GPO. Details include: Facts about troubleshooting GPO settings Tools to analyze Group Policy settings: o Group Policy Results o Group Policy Modeling Intervals when Windows refreshes effective Group Policy settings Manually refresh group policy settings using the Gpupdate command Use the Group Policy Management Console to view and verify GPO settings. Run Group Policy Modeling and Group Policy Results to analyze GPO application. 203. Plan and implement group policy strategy. 7.7.1 GPO Troubleshooting 5:31 7.7.2 Troubleshooting GPOs 5:11
Total 10:42 Number of Exam Questions: 2 questions Total : About 15 minutes Section 7.8: System Center In this section students will learn about using System Center to simplify enterprise management of multiple computers and servers. Concepts covered include: System Center tools: o Configuration Manager o Data Protection Manager o Operations Manager o Virtual Machine Manager 201. Plan server management strategies. 7.8.1 Microsoft System Center Tools 2:42 Number of Exam Questions: 4 questions Total : About 10 minutes